Course summary
"On this fascinating four-year BA degree program, you will have the chance to explore the culture, history and politics of the United States of America, one of the most influential countries in the world. Tailor this varied and flexible course to suit your interests, whether in American film, music, race, gender, civil rights and political protest, urbanization and migration. This degree program covers the period from colonization through to the recent Trump presidency. Teaching on this course is informed by our world-leading research and you can attend seminars organised through our guest speaker program. Visiting American professors also offer modules as part of the degree, and with more than 150 American students studying at Swansea each year, you will have access to a ready-made network of contacts with links stretching across the USA. The third year of this course will be spent studying abroad at one of our partner American universities, which provides an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and history of the country first-hand. You will develop a wide range of transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers, including oral, writing and presentation skills, along with expertise across research and problem-solving. Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors ranging from education, marketing and events management to government and research. Study at Swansea and you’ll be based on our Singleton Campus in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay, on the edge of the Gower Peninsular, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outside of your lectures, you’ll be able to join our student societies including the American Studies Society. American Studies at Swansea is ranked: • 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide 2024) • Top 5 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024) • Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2024) • 3rd in the UK for Graduate Outcomes (Complete University Guide 2024) "
Modules
"Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: • American History and Politics • Introduction to American Literature and Culture • Hollywood: A History of American Film Your second year will comprise entirely optional modules from an expansive range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Race and Ethnicity: American Perspectives • America in Crisis: From the Tet Offensive to Trump • The Making of Transatlantic America Your third year will be spent studying abroad. Your fourth and final year will include is almost entirely made of optional modules, allowing you to shape your own degree, alongside undertaking a compulsory independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/american-studies/ba-american-studies"
Assessment method
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: • Presentations • Group Work • Personal Reflection Throughout your undergraduate American Studies degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/american-studies/ba-american-studies/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- T700
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are an international applicant please visit our international pages for more information and details on how to apply: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Course contact details
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